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Anita purchased a bicycle at a cost of X 3200. She sold it at a loss of X 240. At what price did she sell the bicycle?

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X 2960

B

X 2690

C

X 3440

D

X 3360

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To find the selling price of the bicycle that Anita sold at a loss, we can follow these steps: ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Identify the Cost Price (CP)**: - The cost price of the bicycle is given as Rs. 3200. 2. **Identify the Loss**: - The loss incurred by Anita is Rs. 240. 3. **Use the Formula for Selling Price (SP)**: - The formula to calculate the selling price when there is a loss is: \[ \text{Loss} = \text{Cost Price} - \text{Selling Price} \] - Rearranging this formula gives us: \[ \text{Selling Price} = \text{Cost Price} - \text{Loss} \] 4. **Substitute the Values**: - Now, substitute the values into the formula: \[ \text{Selling Price} = 3200 - 240 \] 5. **Perform the Calculation**: - Calculate the selling price: \[ \text{Selling Price} = 3200 - 240 = 2960 \] 6. **Conclusion**: - Therefore, the selling price of the bicycle is Rs. 2960. ### Final Answer: - The selling price of the bicycle is Rs. 2960.
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